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Reigning Winner Kirkwood Leads Pre-Qualifying Practice at Detroit

The Andretti Global driver paced a 1-2 performance for the team in the final practice before NTT P1 Award qualifying, as teammate Will Power was second.

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Series Leader Alex Palou Back on Top in Opening Detroit Practice

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Whirlwind of Attention Keeps Felix Rosenqvist Motoring into Detroit

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Paddock Buzz: Drivers Shift Mindset From Oval Speed to Street Fighting

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Inside Line: Indy 500 Effect on Rest of Season?

One member of the Inside Line panel sees an extended tenure at Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian for Felix Rosenqvist (photo) after his spellbinding victory Sunday in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Felix Rosenqvist, David Malukas Climb After Epic ‘500’

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) jumped five spots in the rankings.

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Inside Line: Indianapolis 500 Winner?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks six-time INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon (photo) will drive to his second victory in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" this Sunday.

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Indy 500 Legends in Spotlight in New FOX Film Debuting Saturday

“THE 500: IMMORTALITY AT INDY” premieres at 6 p.m. ET Saturday, May 16 on FOX.

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Inside Line: What Are You Watching in Indy Practice, Qualifying?

Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing (photo) is aiming for his sixth Indianapolis 500 pole this Sunday during PPG Presents Armed Forces Qualifying, tying Rick Mears for the event record.

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Inside Line: What Team Can End Ganassi’s Reign in Sonsio GP?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global will end Chip Ganassi Racing's recent dominance of races on the IMS road course, with multiple IMS winner Will Power (photo) a primary candidate.

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Inside Line: Biggest Takeaway From Indy 500 Open Test?

Conor Daly (photo) and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing impressed two members of the Inside Line panel during the Indianapolis 500 Open Test this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Inside Line: Focus of Attention at Indy 500 Open Test?

One member of the Inside Line panel is keeping a close eye on the time sheets to see if any engine manufacturer has a distinct edge heading into the Month of May.

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Inside Line: Long Beach Winner From Outside Top Five in Points?

One member of the Inside Line panel thinks Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson (photo), seventh in points after four races, is due to win this Sunday in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Christian Lundgaard Sees Links Between Fairways, Straightaways

The Arrow McLaren driver (photo), an avid golfer, uses rounds of 18 holes as a method to unwind and train his mind when not racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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Eric Smith

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Hard Winter Work Paying Off for Marcus Ericsson in Pivotal Year

The Swede (photo) is eighth in points and earned his first career NTT P1 Award last month after his first two tough seasons with Andretti Global.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Ace Strategist Barry Wanser Inspires With Two Wins at Barber

The longtime Chip Ganassi Racing executive and strategist (photo, right) guided Alex Palou (photo, left) to victory March 29 at Barber Motorsports Park shortly after undergoing successful surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Reigning Winner Kirkwood Leads Pre-Qualifying Practice at Detroit

The Andretti Global driver led a 1-2 performance for the team in the final practice before NTT P1 Award qualifying, as teammate Will Power was second.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Shift Mindset From Oval Speed to Street Fighting

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday in Detroit, including AJ Foyt Racing's Santino Ferrucci (photo) among the many drivers making the quick transition from two weeks of oval competition to street racing.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Whirlwind of Attention Keeps Felix Rosenqvist Motoring into Detroit

Throwing the first pitch at a Detroit Tigers' game (photo) was one of the many promotional and media activities in which the Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver happily participated after his historic Indy 500 win.

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Paul Kelly

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Series Leader Alex Palou Back on Top in Opening Detroit Practice

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver and three-time reigning series champion (photo) won this race in 2023 on the streets of the Motor City.

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Eric Smith

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Favorites and Sleepers: Detroit

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is trying to become the first repeat winner at Detroit since Graham Rahal swept both races of a doubleheader in 2017.

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Curt Cavin

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Series Shifts Gears to Intense Street Fight This Weekend in Motown

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) will be one of the Chevrolet-powered drivers trying to win on home turf this Sunday in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

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Special (De)Livery: Detroit

2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Felix Rosenqvist will run this livery (above) promoting the SiriusXM channel of legendary Detroit rapper Eminem this weekend in the Motor City.

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Curt Cavin

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Gearing Up: Series Rolls Into Detroit on High After Indy Classic

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo, top, front) won the Chevrolet Grand Prix presented by Lear in 2025.

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Eric Smith

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Power Rankings: Felix Rosenqvist, David Malukas Climb After Epic ‘500’

The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner (photo) jumped five spots in the rankings.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: 110th Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge

The closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history, with Felix Rosenqvist edging David Malukas (photo), capped a stellar Month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Near-Miss Leaves David Malukas Heartbroken

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including David Malukas (photo) lamenting a lost opportunity to win the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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110th Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Historical Notes

Historical facts and figures about the 2026 edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Reigning Winner Kirkwood Leads Pre-Qualifying Practice at Detroit

The Andretti Global driver led a 1-2 performance for the team in the final practice before NTT P1 Award qualifying, as teammate Will Power was second.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Drivers Shift Mindset From Oval Speed to Street Fighting

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Friday in Detroit, including AJ Foyt Racing's Santino Ferrucci (photo) among the many drivers making the quick transition from two weeks of oval competition to street racing.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Whirlwind of Attention Keeps Felix Rosenqvist Motoring into Detroit

Throwing the first pitch at a Detroit Tigers' game (photo) was one of the many promotional and media activities in which the Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian driver happily participated after his historic Indy 500 win.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Series Leader Alex Palou Back on Top in Opening Detroit Practice

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver and three-time reigning series champion (photo) won this race in 2023 on the streets of the Motor City.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Favorites and Sleepers: Detroit

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo) is trying to become the first repeat winner at Detroit since Graham Rahal swept both races of a doubleheader in 2017.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Series Shifts Gears to Intense Street Fight This Weekend in Motown

Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward (photo) will be one of the Chevrolet-powered drivers trying to win on home turf this Sunday in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

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Special (De)Livery: Detroit

2026 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Felix Rosenqvist will run this livery (above) promoting the SiriusXM channel of legendary Detroit rapper Eminem this weekend in the Motor City.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Series Rolls Into Detroit on High After Indy Classic

Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood (photo, top, front) won the Chevrolet Grand Prix presented by Lear in 2025.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: 110th Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge

The closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history, with Felix Rosenqvist edging David Malukas (photo), capped a stellar Month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Near-Miss Leaves David Malukas Heartbroken

News, notes and quotes from around the paddock Sunday at Indianapolis, including David Malukas (photo) lamenting a lost opportunity to win the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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110th Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Historical Notes

Historical facts and figures about the 2026 edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

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INDYCAR Officiating Announces Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Technical Violation, Penalty

Car No. 10 of Chip Ganassi Racing has been penalized five championship driver and entrant points and the team has been fined $10,000.